Film
Carson Tahoe's HopeFest8 scheduled Aug. 24 to benefit cancer patients
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 1:56pmThe Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is excited to announce the official date for their annual fundraiser, HopeFest8, in support of local cancer patients.
Carson City jams with Big Red, Leapin' Lizards at Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/28/2018 - 9:55pmAmerica's favorite redhead and her band brought their distinctive brand of Rockabilly classic rock-n-roll and swing music to the Minnesota Street Stage Saturday night at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.
No, not Annie, but close enough.
Old Fashioned Barn Dance featuring CASH'D OUT in Minden Sept. 8
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/28/2018 - 1:28pmMr. Dangberg sold 1,000 subscription papers at $10 each to be used to construct a "large and commodious building" in Minden, Nevada called the Carson Valley Improvement Club.
Friday fun in Carson City and beyond: music, cars, and so much more
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 07/27/2018 - 6:07amReady for a good time? The Carson City Fair runs all day and culminates with a special concert in the arena starring Journey Unlimited. Car lovers are in for a treat: you can head down to the Carson Mall for their monthly cruise night, or roll into the Max Casino to get registered for the 33rd annual Run Whatcha Brung Car Show. The Trippin King Snakes take the stage in McFadden Plaza for a free all-ages show. Break a leg to the kids of Youth Theater Carson City; they open their production of ‘Bye, Bye, Birdie’ at the Community Center this evening.
'Hollywood's Original Annie' to appear at Carson City's BAC for movie screening, free concert
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 12:51pmOn Friday, Aileen Quinn, "Hollywood's Original Annie" will be appearing at the screening of the 1982 classic "Annie," and on Saturday she will perform a free show at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City with her Rockabilly band Aileen Quinn and the Leapin' Lizards in a free, family-friendly outdoor concert.
It’s Your City: Carson City podiatrist gives advice on taking care of your feet this summer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 12:36pmThis week's edition of It's Your City features Dr. Victoria Melhuish, a podiatrist at Sierra Foot & Ankle in Carson City. She sits down with host Cortney Bloomer to talk about taking care of your feet, especially during the summer months.
Jukebox International Film Festival returns to Carson City in August
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 7:55amJukebox International Film Festival, the only event of its kind to feature films that have music only as a central driving theme, is proud to announce the Official Selections that will be screening this year in Carson City on August 23-24, 2018.
Drone workshop, film techniques held Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 8:42amThis Wednesday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m., a workshop teaching the basics of drone techniques will be held for the public by the Wired Wednesday Digital Artists group.
It's Your City: 2018 Taste of Downtown Carson City arrives Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 2:10pmThis week's edition of It's Your City features all things Taste of Downtown, the 25th annual culinary extravaganza happens this Saturday in Carson City.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents 'Bride of Frankenstein' with Boris Karloff
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/15/2018 - 5:43pmCarson City Classic Cinema Club will Present "Bride of Frankenstein" with Boris Karloff on Tuesday, August 7 at the Brewery Arts Center. In this early horror film masterpiece, Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive, not killed as previously believed.
Bently Heritage distillery in Douglas among companies OK'd for job creation, capital investment
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 4:46pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development board approved applications for five businesses, that will create 103 new jobs and make nearly $119 million in capital investments in Douglas, Washoe, Humboldt and Clark counties.
It’s Your City: Carson City to celebrate diversity, equality Saturday at annual Sassabration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/09/2018 - 9:43amThis week’s edition of It’s Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Adam Whitney, a coordinator of the fourth annual Sassabration that will be held this Saturday, July 14 at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint.
City Wide Short Film Competition registration is open
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/02/2018 - 1:59pmAttention all aspiring filmmakers: Can you make a movie in a week? if so, Wired Wednesday Digital Artists of Carson City presents its 2018 City Wide Short Film Competition, a venue where the challenge is getting all the essential pieces in place.
Carson City organizations among 27 Nevada Humanities 2018-2019 grant recipients
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 12:36pmNevada Humanities is pleased to announce that 27 grants totaling over $104,500 were awarded to fund humanities programs across Nevada, including four in Carson City area.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents 'The Manchurian Candidate' with Frank Sinatra
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 8:20amThe Carson City Classic Cinema Club will feature "The Manchurian Candidate" with Frank Sinatra on Tuesday, July 3 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.
'Whose Line is it Anyway?' Alum Laura Hall to teach and perform in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/26/2018 - 10:53amThe Brewery Arts Center in Carson City will present a performance with Comedy Improv masters Rick and Laura Hall on Sunday, July 1 in the Performance Hall at 6 p.m. This performance will also feature local players from a sold-out workshop the pair will host at the BAC earlier in the day.
More Trains in the Westerns with Speaker Jim Clark at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 2:48pmSpeaker Jim Clark will present Part II of his program, “More Trains in the Westerns” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, June 16, at 10 a.m.
Jim Clark, known to many as “The Train Man”, returns for a third year to cover more of the 250 films he has worked on. Clark is an engineer and train coordinator who is associated with several of the biggest films with trains and their Hollywood stars. Some of those films include "The Lone Ranger", "Wild, Wild, West", "Into the West" and “Water for Elephants”.
Lectures on Old West lawmen Friday, revered space film Saturday at WNC observatory
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/06/2018 - 2:15pmFifty years have elapsed since the release of "2001: A Space Odyssey," which creatively tried to make sense of the past and speculated about the future. Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas will review that 1968 blockbuster film and its impact on a generation during his presentation Saturday, June 9 at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City.
Carson City Cinema club hosts fourth annual Hollywood Gala
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 1:59pmFilm lovers are invited to walk the red carpet for a night of glitz and glamour — while also raising money for arts programs in the community — as part of the Carson City Classic Cinema Club’s fourth annual Hollywood Gala.
Senator Square: Carson High School Class of 2018 ready to graduate
Submitted by editor on Sat, 06/02/2018 - 7:19pmThe CHS Class of 2018 is going to step onto the football field as a group of students without a diploma and step off the football field as high school graduates with a diploma and a new wilderness in front of them.
The one and only Bob Zany headlines two nights at the Carson Comedy Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 8:54pmWith his trademark cigar and old school meets new school stylings, comedian Bob Zany will headline the Carson Comedy Club inside the capital city's Carson Nugget for two nights, June 8-9 at 8 p.m.
The three-time American Comedy Award nominee has appeared on more than a thousand national TV shows, from The Tonight Show to a 17-year stint appearing on and co-hosting The Jerry Lewis Telethon. Currently, he can be seen on Showtime in Billy Gardell’s Road Dogs.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 2-3
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 12:04pmThis first weekend of June packs quite a punch: activities and events abound. Head downtown for the first Third and Curry Farmers Market of the season, then wander a few blocks north for Due Sorella’s Spring Vintage Market. You may as well just keep the car parked. With the monthly Wine Walk, Pour for Paws in McFadden Plaza, and Crystal’s Crusade Street Party Fundraiser on W. Telegraph, downtown is the place to be. There are so many options this weekend, so take a gander and enjoy your weekend.
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Friday fun in Carson City and beyond: motorcycles, music, magic and more.
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 6:38amIt’s not just Friday, it’s the very first day of June and I love June. We are already off to a great start with the first of the Friday at Third concerts tonight in McFadden Plaza. Shane Dwight is back to perform for this free, family friendly event. The NEA sponsored Carson Big Read event comes to a close tonight with a free showing of 2010’s movie, True Grit in the Community Center Theater. Take the kids to the Children’s Museum for a special Night of Magic with Phoenix Phenomenal.
What’s going on Wednesday around Carson City?
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 1:10amI hate to be a tease, but I just have to say something about this upcoming weekend. Friday night brings us the Fox Brewpub's first summer concert featuring Shane Dwight in McFadden Plaza, the Broncs and Bulls Smackdown at Fuji Park, or the kick off to Street Vibrations Spring Rally at Battle Born Harley. Saturday welcomes the first Third and Curry Farmers Market of the year, the monthly Wine Walk, and Dayton’s annual Oodles of Noodles Festival and Pasta Cook-off.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club features 'Winchester '73' with James Stewart, Shelley Winters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 1:27pmCarson City Classic Cinema Club will present "Winchester '73" with James Stewart and Shelley Winters on Tuesday, June 5 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.
The journey of a prized rifle from one ill-fated owner to another parallels a cowboy's search for a murderous fugitive.
General Admission $5; Senior/Student $3; Free to members. Trivia and discussion begin at 6:30PM; Film begins at 7 p.m. The Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall is located at 449 West King Street in Carson City.
Special Screening at Brewery Arts Center highlights independent short films
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 6:30pmThe Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is hosting a one-time only screening of 10 short films made by area filmmakers as part of an international competition that began in 2015.
A Monster from the Desert and the Voice of Goofy: Launch of feature film to be shot in Nevada
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 7:56amCarson High School graduate and Reno-based filmmaker Tyler Bourns is announcing the launch of a new feature film called “Desert Shadows.”
His award-winning company, Bourns Productions, Inc., has been producing commercials, tourism, corporate, web series, and music videos in the Northern Nevada region for nearly ten years.
Free Introduction to Making Art with Cyanotype this Sunday in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 10:04pmSILVER CITY — Megan Berner, the current Resident Artist in Silver City, will offer adults and teens a free "Introduction to Cyanotype” workshop during a meet and greet and free workshop on the cyanotype process on Sunday May 6, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Silver City School House (community center) at 385 High Street.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: May 5 - 6
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 7:19pmNot a cloud in the sky, and yet we have been hit by a perfect storm: Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby Day, and the monthly wine walk have all collided. Let me tell you, downtown is going to be hopping, not to mention the Early Season Farmers Market making its seasonal debut in the parking lot at W. Musser and N. Nevada – just behind Due Sorella. Take the kids down to Bailys Pond at Fuji Park for the annual Tom Brooks Memorial Kids’ Fishing Day. A trip to the train museum comes with the opportunity to ride on the Historic McKeen Motor Car.
Friday fun in Carson City and Beyond: True Grit, nightlife, and the wisdom of Yoda
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 05/04/2018 - 6:16amOh, wow. May is starting off with a bang. Today is jam-packed with options for families, adults, and everyone in-between. The True Grit: Carson City Big Read kicked off yesterday, and today you’ll find the original 1969 version of the film playing at the Brewery Arts Center. The Children’s Museum hosts a Friday Fun Night with a True Grit Buckaroo Sing-a-long. Your options hardly end there. With live music, improv and comedy, theater, karaoke, and some pre-Cinco de Mayo celebrations throughout Carson City and beyond, you’ll have plenty of reasons to hit the town.